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Peridot and Pectolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot and Pectolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Peridot and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.